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Kevin Hart

Born: July 06, 1979 – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Kevin Hart is an American comedian, actor, and memoirist whose writing centers on personal struggle, ambition, and humor. His memoir I Can’t Make This Up: Life Lessons became a New York Times bestseller, extending his influence beyond stand-up and film to a broad readership shaped by his candid, motivational storytelling.

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Quotes

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If we can LAUGH together, we can LIVE together. And if we live together, we can LOVE together
-Hartbeat About
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Business is evergreen. Business doesn't go away
-CBS Mornings: True Story
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You become who you become because of your foundation
-CBS Philadelphia: Lil Kev
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I'm no longer just a comedian. I'm an investment
-60 Minutes transcript
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I amplify talent
-GQ: Actually Me
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I exercise every day, all day
-GQ: 10 Things Kevin Hart Can't Live Without
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That's when I realized I had a superpower
-GQ: The Realist Husband of Hollywood
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I only invest in things I can authentically speak about
-GQ: Embarrassing Dad
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Building a business is hard. But building a successful business is harder
-Variety: Olympic-Sized Plans

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Community Voices

"Kevin Hart rose from the open mics and comedy clubs of Philadelphia to become one of his country’s most recognizable performers"

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"Kevin Hart Is the Hardest Working Man in Show Business"

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"American actor and comedian Kevin Hart toured internationally in top-selling comedy tours"

Britannica

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"Comedian Kevin Hart Is Probably the Most Ambitious Man on the Planet"

Esquire

"At times throughout this concert film, Kevin Hart’s brash honesty about himself can feel liberating"

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"Its intent is to prove that A-list actor and stand-up Kevin Hart has a secret well of dramatic talent"

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